Featured Events

Join astronomer Mark Hammergren and sci-fi editor, critic, and biographer Gary Wolfe in a spirited discussion on the impact 2001 had on film-making and its role in “blowing our minds” during the Apollo era

This lecture will trace the influences on Lewis’s work and their effects on his life and his writing of Dymer; and, in many ways beyond Dymer as well. It will suggest that Lewis drew heavily from the literature of Myth, both Nordic Myth as well as classical Myths. Furthermore, it will look at the concept of joy, longing, and the importance of the literature of pilgrimage.

As we begin the New Year, the Polsky Center is launching a new breakfast series to highlight important emerging trends in select industries.

In CivTech 2019, we will dive deep with a panel of expert venture capitalists and entrepreneurs changing the provision of government and other aspects of civil society as they discuss the state of the field in 2019, what is now passe, and where they see white space for entrepreneurial opportunity.

Also, there will be an opportunity to quick pitch your CivTech idea before an audience of interested attendees.

Dynasty Podcasts host Jaime Black offers a new podcast-focused workshop, this time offering strategies for podcast marketing and promotion! This workshop will cover social strategies, digital tools, and more to help your podcast grow and engage with your audience.

In Fintech 2019, we will dive deep with a panel of expert venture capitalists and entrepreneurs (including Peter Johnson of Jump Capital) changing financial services and regulatory compliance as they discuss the state of the field in 2019, what is now passe, and where they see white space for entrepreneurial opportunity.

The Midwest Energy Solutions Conference unites more than 650 of the region’s leaders and innovators in energy efficiency for three days of insightful panels and unparalleled networking. This annual conference is about celebrating the industry’s accomplishments, while looking ahead at the changing policy landscape and latest technological breakthroughs.

We’re all learning to code, whether you’ve just decided to get started or you’ve been at it for years. Come hang out for a couple of hours on the last Tuesday of each month with some friendly fellow coders.